Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat angina and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Possible side effects of nifedipine include swelling, flushing, and headache. This eMedTV segment offers a detailed list of common and uncommon nifedipine side effects, including information on how frequently they occur in people taking the drug.
Several side effects are possible with nifedipine, and weight gain appears to be one of them. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at nifedipine and weight gain, including tips on what to do if you notice this side effect while taking the drug.
There are many possible side effects of nifedipine, and erectile dysfunction may be one of them. This eMedTV article discusses nifedipine and erectile dysfunction in detail, including what to do if you develop this side effect while taking the drug.
In studies, up to 3 percent of people experienced dry mouth while taking nifedipine. This eMedTV article offers helpful information on what to do if you are taking nifedipine and dry mouth occurs, and also covers some available treatment options.
Depression is a possible side effect of nifedipine. This eMedTV page discusses nifedipine and depression, providing information on how frequently the side effect occurs in people taking the drug and what to do if you develop symptoms while taking it.
Nifedipine is used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV archives talks about these and other nifedipine uses, including "off-label" uses (such as the treatment of migraines) and giving the drug to children.
For people taking extended-release nifedipine, the recommended starting dose is 30 mg to 60 mg a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosing guidelines for the immediate-release version of the drug and offers tips on taking your nifedipine dosage.
Coumadin, Dilantin, and Prograf are just a few of the drugs that can interact with nifedipine. This eMedTV page covers these and other nifedipine drug interactions, including information on the problems that can result when these drugs are combined.
Before taking nifedipine, tell your healthcare provider if you have aortic stenosis or an upcoming surgery. This eMedTV article lists other nifedipine warnings and precautions to be aware of, including information on who should avoid the drug.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting are some of the symptoms of a nifedipine overdose. This eMedTV resource covers the symptoms you may experience after taking too much nifedipine, as well as the treatment options that are available.
The FDA classifies nifedipine as a pregnancy Category C medication. This eMedTV page discusses nifedipine and pregnancy, including the results of animal studies on the topic and tips on what to do if you are taking the drug and pregnancy occurs.
Nifedipine does pass through breast milk. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of nifedipine and breastfeeding, including the manufacturer's recommendation on the topic and what to do if you are breastfeeding and taking the drug at the same time.
Generic nifedipine is manufactured by a number of different companies. This eMedTV page gives an overview of the drug, explaining which versions of nifedipine are approved to treat angina and which are approved to treat high blood pressure.
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